15 days in California Itinerary

Created using Inspirock California sightseeing planner
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Fly
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Oakland
— 2 nights
Drive
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Santa Cruz
— 4 nights
Drive
3
Modesto
— 3 nights
Drive
4
Walnut Creek
— 1 night
Drive
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Santa Rosa
— 3 nights
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Oakland — 2 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tilden Nature Area and The Cathedral of Christ the Light.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Oakland holiday tool.

Stockholm, Sweden to Oakland is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Stockholm in June, things will get a bit warmer in Oakland: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Cruz.
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Parks · Wildlife · Nature · Childrens Museums

Santa Cruz — 4 nights

Stagnaro Sport Fishing Charters & Whale Watching Cruises has been added to your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve and Santa Cruz Wharf. Take a break from Santa Cruz with a short trip to Ano Nuevo State Reserve in Pescadero, about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Natural Bridges State Beach, take a memorable drive along West Cliff Drive, immerse yourself in nature at Wilder Ranch State Park, and take in the waterfront at Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Cruz trip itinerary planning app.

Drive from Oakland to Santa Cruz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of subway and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Modesto.
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Side Trips

Modesto — 3 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes River Journey Adventures Day Tours. You'll discover tucked-away gems like San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area and Great Valley Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Modesto day trip tool.

Explore your travel options from Santa Cruz to Modesto with the Route module. Traveling from Santa Cruz in June, expect nights in Modesto to be a bit warmer, around 19°C, while days are much warmer, around 39°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Walnut Creek.
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Outdoors · Parks · Historic Sites · Museums
Side Trips

Walnut Creek — 1 night

On the 11th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Lindsay Wildlife Museum and then grab your bike and head to Shell Ridge Open Space.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Walnut Creek trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Modesto to Walnut Creek takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Modesto in June, expect Walnut Creek to be little chillier, temps between 35°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can drive to Santa Rosa.
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Santa Rosa — 3 nights

Where Everything Comes Together

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Safari West and Annadel State Park. Go for a jaunt from Santa Rosa to Inverness to see Tomales Bay State Park about 44 minutes away. There's more to do: examine the collection at Charles M. Schulz Museum and walk around Spring Lake Park.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Rosa trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Walnut Creek to Santa Rosa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Walnut Creek in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Santa Rosa, with lows of 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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California travel guide

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Specialty Museums · Wineries & Vineyards · Beaches
The Golden State
The country's most populous state, California includes landscapes that range from the forested northern coast to harsh southern deserts. Sandwiched right in the middle of the state is a fertile valley, home to farms, vineyards, and orchards. California's cities offer diverse attractions, from amusement parks and upscale shops to award-winning restaurants and innovative art galleries. Outside the state's big urban centers, places to visit include some of the nation's most rugged national parks, ancient forests, towering mountain peaks, and ski resorts. More than just a surfing destination famous for its beaches and winding coastal roads, California also boasts one of the world's largest economies, bolstered by the booming tech industries.
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